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Where are they now?Use this page if you have lost touch with people who live in Croydon or went to school in Croydon - or at least used to. Scroll down the page to view the comments other visitors have left or click here to add your own comment. If you are interested in researching your family or local Croydon history please use this link. Please remember that your comments can be viewed by all members of the community including young people. Any bad language entered on this page will result in your entry being removed. We also reserve the right to remove entries without prior notice. Alf PulferCity: Eastbourne County: East Sussex Country: United Kingdom Comments: I am looking for an old school friend of mine called John Croyson (maybe Croison) who attended Archbishop Lanfranc school with me in the early 1950s. Please get in touch if anyone knows of John or his family. Email: Click here to send an email to Alf Pulfer (ref: 2404) Arthur LansdowneCity: Elizabeth County: Australia Comments: Lived in Addiscombe 1934-1963, moved to Australia. Local schools Woodside and Ashburton. Email: Click here to send an email to Arthur Lansdowne (ref: 2419) Beverley Campbell Nee WilliamsCity: Croydon County: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Comments: I am seeking anyone who is related to the Thornton heath SPASHOTT family which was my mothers maiden name she came from Pridham Road and a very large family. Email: Click here to send an email to Beverley Campbell nee Williams (ref: 2424) Colin RaymondCity: Northants Country: United Kingdom Comments: I have recently found out that I was adopted in 1941/2. I was born Peter John Fitch, mothers name Doris Lilian. of 35 Ross Road South Norwood. I wondered if my birth mother or any other family members were still about. I would dearly love to contact them. Regards. Colin (Peter) Email: Click here to send an email to Colin Raymond (ref: 2418) CorinneCounty: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Comments: I am researching the Voller family tree. This tree includes marriages to members of the Bird and Thorndel families. Any information would be helpful. Charles Thorndel (Thorndale) was a police constable and Chapel keeper in Croydon. He was married to Louisa Elizabeth ( formerly Voller). His sister-in-law, Fanny Voller was assistant Chapel keeper. They lived for a time in Oval Road and Leslie Grove. I am also looking for info. on Pamela Ford, a widow who in 1881 ran a coffee shop at 129 Gloster Rd, Croydon. At this time she had young children. Her maiden name was Pamela Thorndel. These family members came to Croydon/Sutton from the Dorking area. Email: Click here to send an email to Corinne (ref: 2402) David DayCounty: Devon Country: United Kingdom Comments: I am trying to find members of the Day Family descending from Charles Day and Charlotte Foster who lived in Cromwell Road during the 1890's - especially Albert Edward born 1894 Email: Click here to send an email to David day (ref: 2394) Elaine WoodsCounty: Queensland Country: Australia Comments: Hi, I am wondering if any of my school mates might be out there. I went to Fairfield Sec Mod, New Addington in the late 50's -to around 1962, I was actually born in the prefabs which were near the Addington Hotel, and we celebrated the Queens cornation on the land where there are lots of houses built. On leaving school I worked at Harringtons as a overlocker in the factory estate. I then went to work at Littlewoods in Croydon, I would love to contact any one who might remember me, I am 61 in April, Carol Rayner, Jean Moran, Hazel Smithwere good friends. I have lived in Australia since I was 22yrs, and love it as much as the day I arrived, well hope to hear from someone out there, hears hoping Elaine Email: Click here to send an email to Elaine Woods (ref: 2415) George PottenCounty: Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Comments: I hope that if people read this site it may click I want to find a very dear friend her name was Julie Witts and she lived in Woldingham, she went to Purley Grammer back in the sixtys but we lost touch with each other. I do know she got married and moved away from Woldingham also she had two boys, she had two brothers as well can if peope read this and know them tell them to contact me thanks for all your help. Email: Click here to send an email to George Potten (ref: 2403) Hugh NortonCity: Teulada County: Alicante Country: Spain Comments: I am keen to trace descendants of my great uncle Willie Norton he was married to Yvonne and they lived in Coulsdon in the 1920-30's though Willie was originally from West Yorkshire. We are a large family and would love to get in touch with relatives from this branch of the Nortons. Email: Click here to send an email to Hugh Norton (ref: 2397) Jacqueline LambertonCountry: Canada Comments: Does anyone know/remember any of my family from Croydon as follows; Grace Berry nee Mitchell circa 1912, mother to Jacqueline DOB 1944. Grace lived at Bensham Lane, as did uncles Ben Burgess and Arthur Burgess, other members lived in Frant Road. Grandmother was Alice Mitchell and Grandfather was Charles. Would appreciate any details at all, however small. Thank you. Email: Click here to send an email to Jacqueline Lamberton (ref: 2410) Jacqueline WoodCity: Enniskillen County: Fermanagh Country: N. Ireland Comments: I was born in Croydon in Surrey in 1949 would love to hear from anyone who knew me or my family from the Pitlake Arms. Email: Click here to send an email to Jacqueline Wood (ref: 2414) JaneCounty: London Country: United Kingdom Comments: I went to school at Westwood girls school and Lady Edridge London around 1970. I'm looking for my school friends Camilla Wright, Vicki Glover, Androulla she had sister and brother they lived in Thornton Heath. Email: Click here to send an email to Jane (ref: 2401) Janet ThompsonCity: Vancouver Country: Canada Comments: Looking for relative of Louisa Emily Simms (nee Mansell) born 1889 - died 1975 and Frederick Harry Simms died 1975. Roma (or Lorna) Bessie Simms signed for Louisa's cremation. Louisa is my great aunt. My mum's father's sister. I'd love to connect with someone from this side of the family. Thank you very much! Email: Click here to send an email to Janet Thompson (ref: 2422) John GardnerCity: Northampton County: Northants Country: United Kingdom Comments: My Great Grandfather William Archer Gardiner in the 1911 census was a 'Picture Theatre Manager' at Croydon and lived at 94 Southbridge Road. with wife Rhoda and two children Rhoda Ida and Archer. Any knowledge of the family or the premises he managed would be appreciated. Email: Click here to send an email to John Gardner (ref: 2405) June MawdsleyCounty: Southport Country: United Kingdom Comments: Researching my family tree any information about Farrington and Clarence Sawyer moved to Croydon in 1881 from Sunderland after the death of their mother. Their father was a mariner. Email: Click here to send an email to June Mawdsley (ref: 2393) Kathleen JacksonCity: Seaford County: Sussex Country: United Kingdom Comments: I am looking for any info on my Mothers family name Gillard of Croydon. From anyone connected or related through my G.Father Frank & his brothers Dighton - Robert - Walter - Charles - George - and Sister Annie. My mother Joan was born in Cobden Road Sth. Norwood. My G.fathers parents were George & Hannah (Annie) nee Goodwin. George's parents were Charles & Anne Gillard nee Hemmings. From Exminster in Devon I hope to hear from someone soon regards and thank you for being able to use this site. KA Jackson nee Budd Email: Click here to send an email to Kathleen Jackson (ref: 2400) KathyCounty: Florida Country: United States Comments: Looking for any of the Newman guys George dob Aug. 13th 1946-mechanic, John dob 1952 approx- Butcher. and Jimmy dob 1954 approx- Butcher . Mother was Rose, Father was George Newman. My Children would love to get in touch with any of you. Thanks Kathy. Email: Click here to send an email to Kathy (ref: 2411) Kelly Abdul-latifCity: London County: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Comments: I'm looking for any information on Snelling family from 1926 they lived at 12 Chalfont Road South Norwood Frank Edgar Snelling, Margaret Elizabeth Snelling & Sheila Mary Snelling any info please contact me thanku Email: Click here to send an email to kelly abdul-latif (ref: 2396) Ken FosterCity: Eastbourne County: Sussex Country: United Kingdom Comments: I'm trying to find information about Churchill Cycles who were trading in George Street according to the transfers used on their bikes.
Email: Click here to send an email to Ken Foster (ref: 2398) Kenneth GrahamCity: Dalyston (near Melbourne) County: Victoria Country: Australia Comments: I have been researching the family of my Grandmother, Eleanor Wilson, born 1896 in Croydon. Her father was William Wilson, Tea Dealer/Shopkeeper, wife Caroline. They lived at Cranleigh, Chatsworth Road, Croydon according to the 1911 Census. I am looking for any information that may be available. Email: Click here to send an email to Kenneth Graham (ref: 2408) MaggieCountry: New Zealand Comments: My father was born William Watson HOWARD 1905 at Bradmore Farm Coulsdon to William HOWARD and Rose HOWARD nee Neal. On my fathers birth cert it states his father is a brickmaker.Can't find evidence of marriage anywhere. For reasons unknown in 1909 my father was brought out to NZ by James William TREADAWAY and his wife Amelia nee ANDERSON brought up by them as their son but never adopted by them. Can anyone help me trace family members please Email: Click here to send an email to Maggie (ref: 2413) Mara Frampton (nee Oshea)City: Croydon County: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Comments: We are looking for Peter Murray, has 2 sisters Sue, Tricia. He use to live in Kennlewood Cres when he was young. Married to Audery and has 3 boys and (Peter jnr) did hear that he moved to Spain??? Love to hear anyone that knows him as he was our best man at our wedding its coming up to 40 years, and love for him to be there. Many thanks. Email: Click here to send an email to Mara Frampton (nee Oshea) (ref: 2425) Michael MeadCity: Beckenham County: Kent Country: United Kingdom Comments: Looking for the whereabouts of boys who left Woodside Junior School in 1952, especially in Mr Chapman's class. Email: Click here to send an email to Michael Mead (ref: 2406) Pierre Spiertz WeltenCity: Jabeek County: Limburg Country: Netherlands Comments: I am looking for relatives of:
Email: Click here to send an email to Pierre Spiertz Welten (ref: 2423) Robert PrideCounty: Gloucestershire Country: United Kingdom Comments: Hi, I am seeking any information regarding my grandfather FRANK PEARS BUTCHER who died in Coulsdon Sept 1944. Apparently Frank was a furniture removals manager for a Croydon based firm, but we don't know which.
Email: Click here to send an email to Robert Pride (ref: 2409) S EmmersonCity: Croydon County: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Comments: I have a Wedding photo taken by 'BERRYS STUDIOS' for CROYDON TIMES in Mar. 1945
Email: Click here to send an email to S Emmerson (ref: 2412) Sheryl BryceCity: Sydney County: New South Wales Country: Australia Comments: I am looking for any of my grandmother's family, her name was Emily Nicoll (nee Bowers). She lived at 1 Ivy Cottages, Roke Avenue when she was young. She emigrated to NZ about 1920 with her husband and son. In later years she visited family who lived at 28 Little Roke Avenue, Kenley. Her brother was Charles William (known as Buff), he was involved with carnivals and fairs. I believe that he had a son called Ralph and somewhere a lady called Phyl Monger comes into the family. Does anyone know anything of this family, maybe there was a daughter called Susan? Email: Click here to send an email to Sheryl Bryce (ref: 2421) TraceyCity: Kent County: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Comments: I am looking for a female child that was adopted in Croydon in 1951 and who's birth date is 30th Jan 1951. Her birth name was Pamela Doris Brown.
Email: Click here to send an email to Tracey (ref: 2399) VickyCity: Aylesbury County: Buckinghamshire Country: United Kingdom Comments: Hi I am trying to contact my cousin - Elaine. She was born in 1941 to Frederick and Olwen Huggins and had a brother - Peter. Peter was killed in the 1961 Stavanger aircrash. My father, Walter, was Frederick's older brother. We lost contact with Elaine's family many years ago and I do not know if she married or where she might be living now. I would really like to contact her and hope that this message will bring me some news of Elaine. Email: Click here to send an email to Vicky (ref: 2407) WendyCity: Cork Country: Ireland Comments: I am looking for any information on the MILLEA family who lived in Croydon in the early 1800s - in particular I am trying to trace the marriage of a Charles Millea (born in Croydon @ 1780 and died Croydon Common in 1841) to a Martha (she was born in 1784 in Bletchingdon, Oxon). I am anxious to know her surname. Also looking for Charles Millea's birth record. Thank you. Email: Click here to send an email to Wendy (ref: 2392) Yvonne ClarkeCountry: Us Comments: Trying to locate Keith Anderson who lives in Croydon. A friend who I have lost contact with. Email: Click here to send an email to Yvonne Clarke (ref: 2417) Yvonne FrancisCity: Eastbourne County: Sussex Country: United Kingdom Comments: I am looking for Maxine Donaldson she might have gone to school somewhere in Croydon. She was born in 1962 and born in Paddington did anyone know her. She is my half sister Email: Click here to send an email to Yvonne Francis (ref: 2416)
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